Vacuum cleaner

ABSTRACT

A vacuum cleaner includes a cyclone dust separating unit which includes a cyclone part to separate dust from a dust-laden air drawn from a surface being cleaned using a centrifugal force, a dust collecting part comprising a dust chamber to accommodate the dust separated at the cyclone part, and a compressing part to compress the dust accommodated in the dust chamber. The compressing part includes a driving part to rotatably drive a driving axis, and a compressing plate driven in a substantially perpendicular direction with respect to the driving axis according to the rotation of the driving axis, and to compress the dust accommodated in the dust chamber. As a result, a vacuum cleaner is provided, which requires a minimum space for the installation of a compressing part to compress dust inside the dust collecting part, and provides maximum compressing force of the compressing part.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure in which a device forautomatically compressing dust in a cyclone of a vacuum cleaner isconnected to a self-cleaning filter device.

-   -   1) Structure of SCREW ROD JACK    -   Left and right screws rotate when a motor is driven.    -   A connecting rod is driven by left and right movement of a screw        rod.    -   A compression plate moves up and down by driving a jack.    -   Dust may be compressed.    -   2) Structure of Cord reel self-cleaning    -   A self-cleaning rib connected to the motor using a gear is        driven according to operation of a cord reel.    -   A screw-shaped rib is driven by rotating the self-cleaning rib.    -   Dust may be swept up.

<Features>

Combined structure of dust-compressing structure and self-cleaningfilter structure

Realizing a wide space by the vertical movement of the motor

Compressing dust in a cyclone dust housing by the vertical movement ofthe compression plate

Maximizing the vertical movement displacement and compression forceusing a jack compression structure

Automatically brushing up dust retained in the filter using the cordreel before using the cleaner in order to achieve long-lasting effect

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust-compressing structure (SCREW ROD JACK)+Self-cleaning Filter (cordreel) structure

When the motor rotates, the left and right screws engaged with the motorusing the gear may also rotate. The connecting rod may be pushed bymoving the screw rod to the left and right, so that the dust compressionplate may move up and down.

Operation of filter cleaner using power of cord reel

A gear unit is mounted on the exterior of the cord reel in order tooperate a shaker of a filter member.

The self-cleaning rib overlaps with some of cut portions of the filter,so as to be formed in a screw shape, and has a structure for shakingdust from between filters by rotating the rib.

The gear mounted in the self-cleaning rib is operated in a singledirection as shown in the drawings, so that the cord reel may beautomatically wound.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure in which dust in a cycloneof a vacuum cleaner is automatically compressed and dust retained in afilter is automatically cleaned.

-   -   1) Structure of Screw Rotation Presser

A gear screw rod rotates when a motor is driven.

Dust is compressed when a screw of a dust compression plate is pusheddownwards.

Dust is continuously compressed and decompressed according toforward/reverse rotation of the motor.

Repeating the operations: Dust may be compressed by vertical movement ofthe motor.

2) Structure of Spin Rib self-cleaning

A spin rib connected to the motor using a gear rotates.

Dust is removed from a filter by rotating a rib partially overlappingwith the filter.

A wiper is mounted on a lower part of the filter to collect the removeddust into a fine dust housing.

The filter may be cleaned by rotation.

<Features>

Simultaneously performing dust compression and self-cleaning of filterusing a single motor

Dust compression using a screw presser

Performing function of shaking off dust using a spin rib

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust-compressing structure (Screw Rotation)

When the motor rotates, the gear screw rod may also rotate.

Dust is compressed when a screw of the dust compression plate is pusheddownwards.

When the dust compression plate moves downwards to the lowest point,loads on the motor may be generated so that the motor may be rotated inreverse.

When the motor rotates in reverse, the gear screw rod may also rotate inreverse, so that the dust compression plate may be returned to theoriginal position, that is, may move upwards.

When the dust compression plate moves upwards to the highest point,loads on the motor may be generated so that the motor may be rotated inreverse.

Repeating the operations: Dust may be compressed by vertical movement ofthe motor.

When the motor rotates, the cleaning rib and wiper may be drivensimultaneously.

The rib partially overlaps with the cut filters, and the spin rib isrotated by the rotation force from the motor.

Self-cleaning structure for shaking off dust collected in the cutfilters

The wiper disposed in the lower part of the filter collects the removeddust in the fine dust housing

The above operations for compressing and shaking off dust are performedusing a single motor.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure for automaticallycompressing dust in a cyclone of a vacuum cleaner.

-   -   1) Structure of Cam Lever Presser (referring to FIGS. 1 and 2)    -   A motor rotates in forward and reverse directions.    -   A cam lever connected to the motor rotates to the left or right.    -   An extension spring is fixed onto a top cover of a dust housing.    -   The extension spring pulls a compression plate upwards.    -   The compression plate moves up and down. (Compression force is        generated by downward rotation of cam lever)    -   The motor, which detects loads occurring when the cam lever is        in contact with the top cover or when the compression plate is        in contact with the compressed dust, reverses its direction of        rotation.    -   Repeating the operations: Dust may be compressed by vertical        movement of the motor.

When loads are detected on the motor, the compression plate or the limitswitch is mounted at the highest point and the lowest point so that themotor may rotate in reverse.

<Features>

Realizing a wide space by the vertical movement of the motor

Compressing dust in a cyclone dust housing by the vertical movement ofthe compression plate

Maximizing the vertical movement displacement and compression forceusing a structure of a cam lever presser

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust-compressing structure—Structure of Cam Lever Presser

When the motor rotates, the cam lever may also rotate.

The compression plate is pulled upwards by the extension spring fixedonto the top cover.

The compression plate is pushed downwards when the cam lever rotates tothe left or right.

The motor, which detects loads occurring when the cam lever is incontact with the top cover or when the compression plate is in contactwith the compressed dust, reverses the rotation direction of the camlever.

Repeating the operations: Dust may be compressed by vertical movement ofthe motor.

FIG. 2 shows operations of a cyclone of a dust compressor.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure for automaticallycompressing dust in a cyclone of a vacuum cleaner.

-   -   2) Structure of Rod Cam Presser (referring to FIGS. 1 and 2)    -   A motor rotates in forward and reverse directions.    -   A cam lever connected to the motor rotates.    -   A connecting rod is connected to a compression plate through a        bush.    -   The compression plate moves up and down whenever a rod cam        moves.    -   The motor, which detects loads occurring when the compression        plate is in contact with the compressed dust, reverses its        direction of rotation.    -   Repeating the operations: Dust may be compressed by vertical        movement of the motor.

When loads are detected on the motor, the compression plate or the limitswitch is mounted at the highest point and the lowest point so that themotor may rotate in reverse.

<Features>

Realizing a wide space by the vertical movement of the motor

Compressing dust in a cyclone dust housing by the vertical movement ofthe compression plate

Maximizing the vertical movement displacement and compression forceusing a structure of a Rod Cam Presser

Implementation of operations and structural stability

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust-compressing structure—Structure of Rod Cam Presser

When the motor rotates, the rod cam may also rotate.

The compression plate connected to the connecting rod is pulledupwards/downwards.

The compression plate moves up and down whenever the rod cam repeatedlymoves.

The motor, which detects loads occurring when the compression plate isin contact with the compressed dust, reverses the rotation direction ofthe rod cam.

Repeating the operations: Dust may be compressed by vertical movement ofthe motor.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure for automaticallycompressing dust in a cyclone of a vacuum cleaner.

-   -   1) Structure of Screw Rotation Presser    -   A gear screw rod rotates when a motor is driven.    -   Dust is compressed while a screw of a dust compression plate is        pushed downwards.    -   When the dust compression plate moves downwards to the lowest        point, loads are created on the motor and simultaneously the        motor rotates in reverse.    -   When the motor rotates in reverse, the gear screw rod may also        rotate in reverse, so that the dust compression plate may be        returned to the original position.    -   When the dust compression plate moves upwards to the highest        point, loads on the motor may be generated so that the motor may        be rotated in reverse.    -   Repeating the operations: Dust may be compressed by vertical        movement of the motor.

When loads are detected on the motor, the compression plate or the limitswitch is mounted at the highest point and the lowest point so that themotor may rotate in reverse.

<Features>

Realizing a wide space by the vertical movement of the motor

Compressing dust in a cyclone dust housing by the vertical movement ofthe compression plate

Maximizing the vertical movement displacement and compression forceusing a structure of a Screw Presser

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust-compressing structure (Screw Rotation)

When the motor rotates, the gear screw rod may also rotate.

Dust is compressed when a screw of the dust compression plate is pusheddownwards.

When the dust compression plate moves downwards to the lowest point,loads on the motor may be generated so that the motor may be rotated inreverse.

When the motor rotates in reverse, the gear screw rod may also rotate inreverse, so that the dust compression plate may be returned to theoriginal position, that is, may move upwards.

When the dust compression plate moves upwards to the highest point,loads on the motor may be generated so that the motor may be rotated inreverse.

Repeating the operations: Dust may be compressed by vertical movement ofthe motor.

FIG. 2 shows operations of a cyclone of a dust compressor.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure for automaticallycompressing dust in a cyclone of a vacuum cleaner.

-   -   1) Structure of SCREW ROD JACK (referring to FIGS. 1 and 2)    -   Left and right screws rotate when a motor is driven.    -   A connecting rod is driven by left and right movement of a screw        rod.    -   A compression plate moves up and down by driving a jack.    -   Dust may be compressed.

<Features>

Realizing a wide space by the vertical movement of the motor

Compressing dust in a cyclone dust housing by the vertical movement ofthe compression plate

Maximizing the vertical movement displacement and compression forceusing a jack compression structure

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust compressor—Structure of SCREW ROD JACK

FIG. 2 shows operations of a cyclone of a dust compressor.

When the motor rotates, the left and right screws engaged with the motorusing the gear may also rotate. The connecting rod may be pushed bymoving the screw rod to the left and right, so that the dust compressionplate may move up and down.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure for automaticallycompressing dust in a cyclone of a vacuum cleaner.

-   -   3) Structure of Spring Presser (referring to FIGS. 1 and 2)    -   A motor rotates in forward and reverse directions.    -   A pulley connected to the motor is wound with a rope.    -   An extension spring is fixed onto a top cover of a dust housing.    -   The extension spring pushes a compression plate downwards.    -   When the motor rotates in forward and reverse directions, the        rope around the pulley may be wound or unwound, so that the        compression plate may move up and down. (Compression force is        generated by tension of the spring)    -   Repeating the operations: Dust may be compressed by vertical        movement of the motor.

When loads are detected on the motor, the compression plate or the limitswitch is mounted at the highest point and the lowest point so that themotor may rotate in reverse.

<Features>

Realizing a wide space by the vertical movement of the motor

Compressing dust in a cyclone dust housing by the vertical movement ofthe compression plate

Maximizing the vertical movement displacement and compression forceusing a structure of a spring presser

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust-compressing structure—Structure of Spring Presser

When the motor rotates, the pulley may also rotate so that the rope maymove up and down.

The extension spring is fixed onto the top cover of the dust housing.

The extension spring pushes the compression plate downwards using itstension.

When the motor rotates, the rope around the pulley may be unwound, sothat the compression plate may move down by tension of the spring tocompress dust.

When the motor rotates in reverse, the rope around the pulley may bewound, so that the compression plate may move up.

-   -   Repeating the operations: Dust may be compressed by vertical        movement of the motor.

FIG. 2 shows operations of a cyclone of a dust compressor.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure of a dust presser which isemployed in a separator using a cyclone.

In a conventional dust housing employing a cyclone, dust is randomlysettled inside the dust housing by a dust separator, and thus causesinconvenience when a user uses the dust housing by scattering over awide area. The present invention provides a structure for compressingdust which has settled in the dust housing, thus making it possible fora user to empty the dust housing more conveniently.

A compression plate capable of compressing dust is disposed verticallyin the center of the dust housing. The compression plate is connected toa gear structure having a predetermined gear ratio with a compressionlever, and is automatically operated using a motor. The rotation of thecompression plate enables dust in the dust housing to be compressed. Thecompression plate continues to rotate while a cleaner operates, so thatit is possible to visually check the effect of dust compression. In thissituation, a compression cover is disposed above the dust housing, so asto prevent dust from being re-scattered and to easily compress dust. Thecompression lever is able to be continuously operated when dust is drawnin using the suction force from the motor, which is capable of rotatingforward or in reverse.

Key words:

Dust compression, cyclone dust collecting apparatus

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust presser system

Features

The dust presser system is inserted into a lower part of the cyclone, asshown in the drawings.

The compression cover is mounted on the dust housing, so that it ispossible to prevent dust from being re-scattered and from overflowingfrom the dust housing.

Dust separated by the cyclone is collected in the dust housing throughthe dust outlet.

The dust collected in the dust housing is compressed to the left orright by the compression lever.

The compression plate is rotated in forward or reverse direction by themotor according to a predetermined signal, for example a torque appliedto the compression plate.

Features

The compression plate for compressing dust continues to rotate while thecleaner is being operated, and accordingly if dust is drawn in, thecompression plate may compress the drawn-in dust while rotating.

If dust is compressed to minimize the volume of the dust, thecompression plate may rotate in reverse to compress dust drawn in anopposite side.

Another embodiment

Feature

This embodiment is applicable to a structure in which a dust housing isable to be disposed separably, such as a multicyclone as shown in thedrawing.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure of a dust presser which isemployed in a separator using a cyclone.

In a conventional dust housing employing a cyclone, dust is randomlysettled inside the dust housing by a dust separator, and thus causesinconvenience when a user uses the dust housing by scattering over awide area. The present invention provides a structure for compressingdust which has settled in the dust housing, thus making it possible fora user to empty the dust housing more conveniently. A compression platecapable of compressing dust is disposed above the dust housing. Thecompression plate may be moved by a lever, which is capable ofvertically moving manually. In this situation, the lever is maintainedin a horizontally laid-down position and is placed on a top cover whenthe cleaner is used.

Key words:

Dust compression, cyclone dust collecting apparatus

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust presser system

Features

The dust presser system is used to compress dust piled up in the dusthousing of the dust collecting apparatus using the cyclone, as shown inthe drawings.

The dust presser system comprises the compression lever and thecompression plate, and is disposed above the dust housing.

The compression lever is disposed on the top cover in a horizontallylaid-down position.

When dust is compressed, the compression lever may be disposed in avertical position so that the compression plate may be moved verticallyin order to compress dust in the dust housing.

In this situation, the lever may be manually operated after operation ofthe cleaner starts.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure of a dust presser which isemployed in a separator using a cyclone.

In a conventional dust housing employing a cyclone, dust is randomlysettled inside the dust housing by a dust separator, and thus causesinconvenience when a user uses the dust housing by scattering over awide area. The present invention provides a structure for compressingdust which has settled in the dust housing, thus making it possible fora user to empty the dust housing more conveniently. A compression platecapable of compressing dust is disposed above the dust housing. Thecompression plate may be moved left or right by a lever, which isautomatically or manually operated, so that dust may be compressed.

Key words:

Dust compression, cyclone dust collecting apparatus

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust presser system

Features

The dust presser system is used to compress dust piled up in the dusthousing of the dust collecting apparatus using the cyclone, as shown inthe drawings.

The dust presser system comprises the compression lever and thecompression plate, and is disposed in the center of the dust housing.

The compression plate rotates about the compression lever so that dustmay be compressed.

The compression lever may be manually operated.

Another Embodiment

Feature

The compression lever is driven using a motor, as shown in the drawing.

In this case, the compression lever may be rotated in forward or reversedirection by the motor according to a predetermined signal, for examplea torque applied to the compression lever.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure of a dust presser which isemployed in a separator using a cyclone.

In a conventional dust housing employing a cyclone, dust is randomlysettled inside the dust housing by a dust separator, and thus causesinconvenience when a user uses the dust housing by scattering over awide area. The present invention provides a structure for compressingdust which has settled in the dust housing, thus making it possible fora user to empty the dust housing more conveniently. A compression platecapable of compressing dust is disposed in the center of the dusthousing. The compression plate is automatically rotated by a motor so asto move vertically and cause dust to be compressed. Additionally, acompression cover is disposed above the dust housing, so as to preventdust from being re-scattered and to easily compress dust. If apredetermined signal is applied to the compression lever, the motorcapable of rotating in forward and reverse directions may change thedirection of rotation of the compression lever, so the compression levermay continue to operate the compression plate.

Key words:

Dust compression, cyclone dust collecting apparatus

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust presser system

Features

The dust presser system is used to compress dust piled up in the dusthousing of the cyclone, as shown in the drawings.

The gear driving unit is inserted into a cyclone grill, and is operatedby the motor.

The compression plate moves vertically according to the rotation of themotor so that dust may be compressed.

An axis to drive the compression plate has a screw form, so the rotationof the motor may cause the vertical movement of the compression plate bythe axis.

The compression plate is formed with a rubber rib, so that large dustparticles may flow into the dust housing using the elasticity of therib, and so that the compression plate may be closely attached to theouter wall of the dust housing, thus making it possible to easilycompress dust.

In this case, the compression lever may be rotated in forward or reversedirection by the motor according to a predetermined signal, for examplea torque applied to the compression lever.

Feature

In a structure in which the grill is applied to a cyclone outlet, suchas a multicyclone, as shown in the drawing, the rotation of the screwmay cause the vertical movement of the compression plate, so that dustin the dust housing can be compressed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure of a dust presser which isemployed in a separator using a cyclone.

In a conventional dust housing employing a cyclone, dust is randomlysettled inside the dust housing by a dust separator, and thus causesinconvenience when a user uses the dust housing by scattering over awide area. The present invention provides a structure for compressingdust which has settled in the dust housing, thus making it possible fora user to empty the dust housing more conveniently. A compression platecapable of compressing dust is disposed in the center of the dusthousing. The compression plate is formed integrally with a compressionlever which is connected to a motor by a gear. This structure enablesthe rotation of the motor to move the compression lever vertically usingthe gear, and drives the compression plate to compress the dust. If apredetermined signal is applied to the compression lever, the motorcapable of rotating in forward and reverse directions may change thedirection of rotation of the compression lever, so the compression levermay continue to operate the compression plate.

Key words:

Dust compression, cyclone dust collecting apparatus

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust presser system

Features

The dust presser system is used to compress dust piled up in the dusthousing of the cyclone, as shown in the drawings.

The gear driving unit is inserted into a cyclone grill, and is operatedby the motor.

The motor and compression lever are connected by the gear, so that thecompression lever may move vertically according to the rotation of themotor in order to compress dust.

This vertical movement of the compression plate enables dust in the dusthousing to be compressed.

The compression plate is formed with a rubber rib, so that large dustparticles may flow into the dust housing using the elasticity of therib, and so that the compression plate may be closely attached to theouter wall of the dust housing, thus making it possible to easilycompress dust.

In this case, the compression lever may be rotated in forward or reversedirection by the motor according to a predetermined signal, for examplea torque applied to the compression lever.

Feature

As shown in the drawing, the compression lever is manually operated tocompress dust in the dust housing.

Feature

In a structure in which the grill is applied to a cyclone outlet, suchas a multicyclone, as shown in the drawing, the dust compression methodmay be applied using the vertical movement of the compression lever.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Industrial Availability

The present invention relates to a structure of a dust presser which isemployed in a separator using a cyclone.

In a conventional dust housing employing a cyclone, dust is randomlysettled inside the dust housing by a dust separator, and thus causesinconvenience when a user uses the dust housing by scattering over awide area. The present invention provides a structure for compressingdust which has settled in the dust housing, thus making it possible fora user to empty the dust housing more conveniently.

A compression plate capable of compressing dust is disposed verticallyin the center of the dust housing. The compression plate is connected toa gear structure having a predetermined gear ratio with a compressionlever, and is manually operated. The left and right movement of thecompression lever is directly connected to the rotation of thecompression plate. Consumers manually operate the compression plate, soit is possible to maximize the compression efficiency. In thissituation, a compression cover is disposed above the dust housing, so asto prevent dust from being re-scattered and to easily compress dust.

Key words:

Dust compression, cyclone dust collecting apparatus

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

1. Drawings of the Related Art

Dust presser system

Features

The dust presser system is inserted into a lower part of the cyclone, asshown in the drawings.

The compression cover is mounted on the dust housing, so that it ispossible to prevent dust from being re-scattered and from overflowingfrom the dust housing.

Dust separated by the cyclone is collected in the dust housing throughthe dust outlet.

The dust collected in the dust housing is compressed by driving thecompression plate using the left and right movement of the levercyclone.

The ratio of a gear connected to the lever cyclone to a gear connectedto the compression plate is adjusted so that the rotation angle of thecompression plate may be controlled.

The lever cyclone is able to be used simultaneously to separate the dusthousing from the cyclone and to compress dust.

Feature

When the dust housing is separated in order to remove dust from the dusthousing, the compression plate for compressing the dust can easilycompress the dust after the lever has moved to the left or right.

*Feature

This embodiment is applicable to a structure in which a dust housing isable to be disposed separably, such as a multicyclone as shown in thedrawing.

1. A vacuum cleaner, comprising: a cyclone dust separating unitcomprising, a cyclone part to separate dust from dust-laden air drawnfrom a surface being cleaned using a centrifugal force, a dustcollecting part comprising a dust chamber to accommodate the dustseparated at the cyclone part, and a compressing part to compress thedust accommodated in the dust chamber, the compressing part comprising,a driving part to rotatably drive a driving axis, and a compressingplate driven in a substantially perpendicular direction with respect tothe driving axis according to the rotation of the driving axis, and tocompress the dust accommodated in the dust chamber.
 2. The vacuumcleaner of claim 1, wherein the compressing part further comprises: ascrew engaged with the driving axis in a substantially linear relationand configured to rotate together with the driving axis; and aconnecting part engaged with the screw and the compressing plate,respectively, to transmit rotational force of the screw to thecompressing plate.
 3. The vacuum cleaner of claim 2, wherein the screwis substantially horizontally arranged at the upper part of the dustcollecting part, and comprises a first thread formed in one directionand a second thread formed opposite to the first thread with referenceto a middle of a length of the screw, and wherein the compressing plateis configured to be driven within the dust chamber upward and downwardaccording to the rotation of the screw.
 4. The vacuum cleaner of claim3, wherein the connecting part comprises: a first driving slider and asecond driving slider engaged with the first thread and the secondthread of opposite directions of the screw, respectively, to slidetowards or away from each other according to a rotation of the screw; afirst driven slider positioned right below a first driving slider and asecond driven slider positioned right below a second driving slider andthe first driven slider and the second driven slider are configured toslide along an upper face of the compressing plate; a first connectingrod hinged with the first driving slider with one end and hinged withthe second driven slider with the other end; and a second connecting rodhinged with the second driving slider with one end, and hinged with thefirst driven slider with the other end.
 5. The vacuum cleaner of claim4, wherein the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod arehinged with each other at a point crossing each other.
 6. The vacuumcleaner of claim 4, wherein a first guide and a second guide areprovided on the upper face of the compressing plate to guide slidingmovement of the first driven slider and the second driven slider.
 7. Thevacuum cleaner of claim 2, wherein the driving part comprises: a drivingmotor to generate a rotational force and rotatably drive the drivingaxis; and a rotation force transmitting part to transmit rotationalforce of the driving motor to the driving axis.
 8. The vacuum cleaner ofclaim 7, wherein the rotation force transmitting part comprises: adriving gear rotatably driven by the driving motor; and a driven gearrotated in mesh with the driving gear, to drive the driving axis, andwherein the driven gear comprises a smaller number of gears than thedriving gear.
 9. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1, wherein the cyclone partand the dust collecting part are arranged in substantially paralleldirection, and each shares one common wall.
 10. The vacuum cleaner ofclaim 9, wherein the wall is open at an upper end to allow dustseparated at the cyclone part to flow therethrough into the dustcollecting part.
 11. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1, wherein the cyclonedust separating unit further comprises: a filter member mounted on anouter casing of the cyclone dust separating unit, to filter remainingdust from air being discharged from the cyclone dust separating unitafter the dust is separated at the cyclone part.
 12. The vacuum cleanerof claim 11, further comprising: a wire winding unit around which anelectric wire is wound, to externally supply power into the vacuumcleaner; and a filter cleaning unit rotated by a rotation force beingprovided from the wire winding unit when the electric wire is releasedfrom the wire winding unit, to remove dust from the filter member. 13.The vacuum cleaner of claim 12, wherein the wire winding unit comprises:a winding member of a substantially cylindrical configuration, aroundwhich the electric wire is wound; and a winding gear engaged with an endof the winding member, and rotated along with the winding member, andwherein the filter cleaning unit comprises, a cleaning screw comprisinga cleaning rib in a substantially spiral configuration to remove dustfrom the filter member in contact with an outer circumference of thefilter member, and a cleaning gear engaged with one end of the cleaningscrew and rotated in mesh with the winding gear, to rotatably drive thecleaning gear.
 14. The vacuum cleaner of claim 13, wherein the cyclonedust separating unit further comprises a smaller dust chamber toaccommodate the dust removed from the filter member by the cleaningscrew.
 15. A vacuum cleaner comprising: a cyclone dust separating unitcomprising: a filter member mounted on an outer casing of the cyclonedust separating unit, to filter remaining dust from air being dischargedfrom the cyclone dust separating unit after the dust is separated at acyclone part that separates dust from dust-laden air drawn from asurface being cleaned using a centrifugal force.
 16. The vacuum cleanerof claim 15, further comprising: a wire winding unit around which anelectric wire is wound, to externally supply power into the vacuumcleaner; and a filter cleaning unit rotated by a rotation force beingprovided from the wire winding unit when the electric wire is releasedfrom the wire winding unit, to remove dust from the filter member. 17.The vacuum cleaner of claim 16, wherein the wire winding unit comprises:a winding member of a substantially cylindrical configuration, aroundwhich the electric wire is wound; and a winding gear engaged with an endof the winding member, and rotated along with the winding member, andwherein the filter cleaning unit comprises, a cleaning screw comprisinga cleaning rib in a substantially spiral configuration to remove dustfrom the filter member in contact with an outer circumference of thefilter member, and a cleaning gear engaged with one end of the cleaningscrew and rotated in mesh with the winding gear, to rotatably drive thecleaning gear.
 18. The vacuum cleaner of claim 17, wherein the cyclonedust separating unit further comprises a smaller dust chamber toaccommodate the dust removed from the filter member by the cleaningscrew.
 19. The vacuum cleaner of claim 17, wherein the cleaning screw isengaged with the cleaning gear so that the cleaning rib hits the outersurface of the filter member when the cleaning gear is rotated.